Import/export HS code 846610: Tool holders and self-opening dieheads
Used to hold tools in place for machining tasks
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,364,568 |
| United States | 17,996,469 |
| Belgium | 10,300,710 |
| Netherlands | 9,199,349 |
| Italy | 7,079,662 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,183,618 | 15,180,950 | -2,002,668 |
| United States | 9,600,760 | 8,395,709 | -1,205,051 |
| Belgium | 5,353,327 | 4,947,383 | -405,944 |
| Netherlands | 4,566,866 | 4,632,483 | +65,617 |
| Italy | 3,394,113 | 3,685,549 | +291,436 |
| China | 3,156,916 | 1,873,209 | -1,283,707 |
| Switzerland | 2,228,007 | 2,393,518 | +165,511 |
| Japan | 1,389,603 | 1,124,314 | -265,289 |
| India | 1,201,527 | 1,116,356 | -85,171 |
| France | 1,181,222 | 1,080,290 | -100,932 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,141,331 |
| United States | 18,634,148 |
| China | 7,928,281 |
| Japan | 7,804,893 |
| Italy | 7,271,832 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,501,005 | 13,640,326 | -860,679 |
| United States | 9,947,091 | 8,687,057 | -1,260,034 |
| China | 4,895,290 | 3,032,991 | -1,862,299 |
| Japan | 4,021,815 | 3,783,078 | -238,737 |
| Italy | 3,609,306 | 3,662,526 | +53,220 |
| Israel | 2,633,205 | 2,259,753 | -373,452 |
| Switzerland | 2,076,144 | 2,179,670 | +103,526 |
| India | 2,134,135 | 2,102,936 | -31,199 |
| Sweden | 1,722,249 | 1,855,828 | +133,579 |
| France | 1,402,711 | 1,397,186 | -5,525 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 62 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 53 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 50 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 41 |
| West Yorkshire | 39 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 53 | 44 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 40 | 36 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 35 | 39 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 | 34 | +8 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 | 29 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 | 27 | +5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 27 | 22 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 63,548,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,716,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,503,724 |
| Other | 1,047,369 |
| Road transport | 148,347 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 31,768,711 | 31,780,120 | +11,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,812,192 | 10,904,292 | -2,907,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,780,607 | 5,723,117 | -1,057,490 |
| Other | 633,157 | 414,212 | -218,945 |
| Road transport | 122,920 | 25,427 | -97,493 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 42,589,790 |
| Southampton | 11,924,267 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,184,865 |
| Dover | 6,979,029 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,817,655 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 21,080,085 | 21,509,705 | +429,620 |
| Southampton | 6,894,025 | 5,030,242 | -1,863,783 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,438,020 | 4,746,845 | +308,825 |
| Dover | 3,775,793 | 3,203,236 | -572,557 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,548,570 | 3,269,085 | -279,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,887,925 | 3,389,125 | +501,200 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,535,805 | 1,421,699 | -114,106 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,284,694 | 1,367,793 | +83,099 |
| Felixstowe | 1,492,204 | 1,004,553 | -487,651 |
| Thamesport | 1,377,637 | 825,081 | -552,556 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
251 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
113 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
95 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
60 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
44 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 153 |
| 2026-04 | 174 |
| 2026-03 | 169 |
| 2026-02 | 167 |
| 2026-01 | 162 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLIED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CO. (EUROPE) LTD. | 125 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 124 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 123 |
| TRUCUT LTD | 117 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 114 |
| ISCAR TOOLS LIMITED | 111 |
| EUROPA TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 110 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 97 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 91 |
| M.A. FORD EUROPE LIMITED | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 346 |
| 54m+ | 245 |
| 0-1m | 98 |
| 15m-54m | 60 |
| Other | 46 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,712,359 |
| United States | 3,758,877 |
| Netherlands | 3,411,131 |
| Ireland | 2,836,176 |
| Spain | 2,833,335 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,569,433 | 4,142,926 | -1,426,507 |
| United States | 2,384,621 | 1,374,256 | -1,010,365 |
| Netherlands | 1,927,022 | 1,484,109 | -442,913 |
| Ireland | 1,273,947 | 1,562,229 | +288,282 |
| Spain | 1,396,797 | 1,436,538 | +39,741 |
| Switzerland | 834,323 | 605,531 | -228,792 |
| Italy | 807,617 | 598,259 | -209,358 |
| China | 382,126 | 1,010,213 | +628,087 |
| Norway | 698,802 | 321,350 | -377,452 |
| Turkey | 471,990 | 393,082 | -78,908 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 37,390 |
| XI | 29,114 |
| India | 17,780 |
| Germany | 6,827 |
| Taiwan | 2,478 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 23,591 | 13,799 | -9,792 |
| XI | 1,532 | 27,582 | +26,050 |
| India | 645 | 17,135 | +16,490 |
| Germany | 2,121 | 4,706 | +2,585 |
| Taiwan | 1,421 | 1,057 | -364 |
| Switzerland | 744 | 1,007 | +263 |
| Sweden | 1,112 | 0 | -1,112 |
| Belarus | 101 | 51 | -50 |
| Mexico | 85 | 0 | -85 |
| United States | 41 | 44 | +3 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,312,968 |
| Air transport | 16,966,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,739,016 |
| Other | 97,430 |
| Road transport | 6,448 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,913,129 | 7,399,839 | -2,513,290 |
| Air transport | 8,577,438 | 8,389,503 | -187,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,914,633 | 824,383 | -1,090,250 |
| Other | 31,417 | 66,013 | +34,596 |
| Road transport | 4,222 | 2,226 | -1,996 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,638,542 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,469,246 |
| Dover | 5,788,003 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,731,229 |
| ZLC | 3,110,880 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,111,345 | 3,527,197 | -584,148 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,108,084 | 3,361,162 | -746,922 |
| Dover | 3,718,779 | 2,069,224 | -1,649,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,471,197 | 2,260,032 | -211,165 |
| ZLC | 1,351,265 | 1,759,615 | +408,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,154,350 | 616,855 | -537,495 |
| Holyhead | 630,522 | 812,825 | +182,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 866,774 | 139,265 | -727,509 |
| Southampton | 648,108 | 303,846 | -344,262 |
| Manchester Airport | 295,646 | 469,529 | +173,883 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used to hold tools in place for machining tasks